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Edward Wolfe

Edward Wolfe, 93, succumbed to cancer on Jan. 12, 2013, in hospice at North Colorado Medical Center. He was born Aug. 11, 1919, to Michael and Katherine Eichorn Wolf in Windsor, where his parents

emigrated from the Volga colony of Denhof, Russia, in 1913.

Ed was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Windsor. He had been attending Journey Christian Church in Greeley.

As a child, Ed worked alongside his family in the sugar beet fields. He played football at Windsor High School. He received several championship belt buckles for boxing 1936-38.

Ed served in the Army during World War II. He was in the 225th Anti-aircraft Artillary Search Light Battalian, which served in Normandy, northern France, Ardeunos, the Rhineland and Central Europe. He received a commendation from President Truman for his service.

After the war, Ed settled in San Francisco, where he owned and operated Wolfe’s Diner for 40 years. It was here that he married Francesca (Peggy) Sacco. She died in 1974. He remarried in 1977, to Dorothy Baker. They retired and moved back to Windsor in 1980. Dorothy died in 2002. Due to health issues, he has lived with his niece, Dee Ann Wolfe, and his sister-in-law, and special friend, Miriam Wolfe in Greeley, for the past seven years.

Ed loved to read and learn. He was an avid football fan, and never missed a Broncos game. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved children and his dog, Daisy May. He loved to talk about his life. He was a man of faith and loved his family and friends. He is survived by his sister, Leona Hettinger of Windsor; sister-in-law, Miriam Wolfe of Greeley; four grandchildren, Vicki Rosenberg, Laurie Walsh, Ed and Christopher Gillen, all of California; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

By Edward’s request, there will be no services. The family gives heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and CNA’s at hospice for their loving care and compassion. Any donations can be made to Hospice in his name.

Charles V. Erickson

Oct. 11, 1919-Jan. 15, 2013

Age: 93

Residence: Cheyenne, Wyo.

Charles V. Erickson, 93, also known as “Bud” or “Chuck,” of Cheyenne, died Jan. 15, 2013, at Cheyenne Healthcare. He was born Oct. 11, 1919, in Miami, Okla., to David and Martha Snow.

When Bud was just 3 weeks old, his father passed away, and his mother moved the family back to Laramie. His mother died two years later, and Bud was adopted by his Aunt Clara and Uncle Ike Erickson. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 19 years and later owned and operated Erickson Commercial Appliance and Refrigeration in Cheyenne for more than 20 years. He married J. Arlene Tunnel on March 28, 1950, in Loveland, Colo. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 6. He served in the Army during World War II and spent three years in the Blitz.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Roger Erickson; and two sisters, Willa Gansner and Marguerite Lundberg.

Those who wish may contribute to the American Legion Post No. 6.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, at Schrader Chapel with Reverend Delbert Hansen officiating. A reception will follow in the Schrader reception Center. Online condolences may be made at www.schrader funeral.com.

Frank was honorably discharged from the Army at Fort Hood, Texas, in 1946. He returned to Colorado, and worked for Hurley Lumber Co., in Bellvue, where he obtained the lumber to build his own home in Evans. Frank retired from Big R of Greeley, in 1992. He enjoyed dogs, camping, fishing, the Denver Broncos, and spending time with his granddaughters.

He married Irene M. (Redmann) Halpain, who passed away in 1956. The couple had two children, Janet L. Halpain and Robert “Dean” Halpain. On Sept. 5, 1959, Frank married Virginia Vallejos. They had one son, Mark Halpain.

Frank is survived by his wife, Virginia; daughter, Janet; and son, Mark (Kelly), all of Greeley; granddaughters, Janie (Ryan) Folkers of Windsor, and Courtney (Scott) Shaffer of Greeley.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his 1st wife, Irene; his son, Robert “Dean” Halpain; and one brother, James R. Halpain.

Memorial contributions can be sent to the Denkai Animal Sanctuary, 36710 WCR 126, Grover, CO, 80729.

Peggy Henry

She was born Oct. 23, 1933, at home in Bedford, Iowa, to Hubert H. and Irene L. (Weir) Henry.

Peggy attended Pleasant Grove County School through the eighth grade and graduated from Bedford High School in 1952. She graduated from North Western State College in Maryville, Mo., in 1956, with a degree in Elementary and Secondary Music Education. She taught for three years at Greenacres Elementary in Fort Morgan, Colo. She graduated from Colorado State College, now University of Northern Colorado, in 1960, with her Masters Degree in Elementary School Education. She then, taught second grade at Fort Lupton, and later first grade in Greeley and at Chappelow Elementary in Evans. In the fall of 1967, she enrolled in the University of Iowa where she earned her Ph.D. in Elementary Education the summer of 1969. She returned to Greeley and taught at UNC from the fall of 1969 to the fall of 1983, when she retired to take care of her parents, who were in poor health.

Peggy was a woman of strong faith and a member of the First Baptist Church in Fort Morgan and Greeley, and most recently a member of Greeley Wesleyan Church.

She is survived by her sister, Myrna Henry of Greeley; aunt, Alice Colyn of Sabetha, Kan.; and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A “Homecoming” celebration of Peggy’s life will be held later in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to “Greeley Wesleyan Church”, “Weld Food Bank” or “Weld County Humane Society” in care of Adamson Funeral Home, 2000 47th Ave. Greeley 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamson chapels.com.

Stewart M. Kemis

April 5, 1956-Jan 14, 2013

Age: 56

Residence: Longmont, Colo.

Stewart M. Kemis, 56, passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Longmont, after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. He was born April 5, 1956.

Stewart is survived by his father and stepmother, Lyle Kemis (Marie), of Greeley; and children, Sara Beth Kemis and Adam Michael Kemis.

Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at First Lutheran Church, 803 Third Ave., Longmont, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Indian Peaks Wilderness Alliance, indianpeakswilderness.org. In honor of Stewart, sportsman’s attire is encouraged. Visit www.ahlbergfuneral chapel.com to share condolences and read full obituary.

Basil “Bud” Lafferty

June 26, 1935-Jan. 15, 2013

Age: 77

Residence: Loveland, formerly of Greeley

Basil “Bud” Lafferty, 77, died Jan. 15, 2013. He was born June 26, 1935, in Greeley.

Celebration of life services at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at First Christian Church, Loveland. Memorials to Pathways Hospice or Loveland Public Library c/o Viegut Funeral Home. Full obituary at www.viegut funeralhome.com.

Alta May Orlovski

Feb. 8, 1935-Jan. 11, 2013

Age: 77

Residence: Evans

Alta May Orlovski, 77, of Evans, died Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at North Colorado Medical Center, Hospice unit. Alta was born on Feb. 8, 1935, in Denver, to Thomas and Naomi (Wright) Hall.

Alta grew up in Denver. On March 5, 1952, she married Eddie Orlovski at the Church of the Nazarene in Sallisaw, Okla. Eddie died Jan. 28, 1999.

After their marriage, Eddie and Alta lived in Denver. They moved to Kersey in 1971. After the death of her husband, Alta lived briefly in Pueblo, later moving to Evans. She was a homemaker. Alta was active in SSA organization. She received honorary chapter and state SSA degrees. She was in the process of supporting Linda in getting her honorary American SSA degree.

Alta enjoyed dogs and cats. She also enjoyed going to lunch with a group of her friends on Tuesdays and going on outings with her daughter, which included shopping and eating out. Her hobbies included crocheting and making blankets. She was a great cook and enjoyed helping people in need.

Alta is survived by her daughter, Linda May Orlovski-Longacre (Kelly) of Greeley; son, Michael Orlovski, Sr.; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Hall of Greeley; special friend, Don Mavis of Evans; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Orlovski, Sr.; son, Eddie Orlovski, Jr.; and two brothers, Thomas and Holly Hall.

A celebration of life will be 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to a scholarship fund in memory of Eddie and Alta Orlovski in care of Linda Orlovski-Longacre, which will be distributed as a scholarship to Greeley West SSA members.